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After a commanding six-wicket victory in the opening match of the three-match ODI series, Afghanistan are set to take on South Africa in the second ODI at Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
In the first ODI, Fazalhaq Farooqi emerged as the standout performer. Farooqi, who claimed four crucial wickets, was instrumental in restricting South Africa’s batting lineup and earned the Player of the Match honours for his stellar display.
Afghanistan’s triumph in the low-scoring affair not only gave them a 1-0 lead in the series but also served as a reminder that they cannot be underestimated. Despite being perceived as underdogs, Afghanistan proved their resilience and tactical acumen in challenging conditions, making them a formidable side as they head into the second match with momentum firmly on their side. The hosts will be keen to carry forward their winning form, while South Africa will look to bounce back and level the series.
Afghanistan vs South Africa in UAE, 2nd ODI:
- Date and Time: September 20: 12:00 pm GMT/4:00 pm Local/ 5:30 pm IST
- Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
Sharjah Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
The Sharjah Cricket Stadium, renowned for its short boundaries, is also known for offering a pitch that tends to play on the slower side. While the lack of pace on the pitch can make stroke play more challenging for batters, the relatively small size of the boundaries often compensates, enabling them to accumulate runs quickly. This dynamic often results in high-scoring matches despite the pitch conditions. Given these factors, captains who win the toss frequently opt to bowl first, aiming to restrict the opposition to a manageable total before taking advantage of the smaller boundaries to chase down the target in the second innings.
AFG vs SA Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Rashid Khan
- Batters: Reeza Hendricks, Hashmatullah Shahidi
- All-rounders: Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Aiden Markram
- Bowlers: Bjorn Fortuin, Rashid Khan, Lungi Ngidi, Fazalhaq Farooqi
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AFG vs SA Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Choice 1: Aiden Markram (c), Hashmatullah Shahidi (vc)
Choice 2: Rashid Khan (c), Rashid Khan (vc)
AFG vs SA Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Azmatullah Omarzai, Wiaan Mulder, Nandre Burger, Andile Phehlukwayo
AFG vs SA Dream11 Team for today’s match (September 20, 2024, 12:00 pm GMT):
Squads:
South Africa: Reeza Hendricks, Tony de Zorzi, Aiden Markram (c), Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Jason Smith, Wiaan Mulder, Andile Phehlukwayo, Bjorn Fortuin, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi, Lizaad Williams, Temba Bavuma, Ottneil Baartman, Andile Simelane, Nqaba Peter
Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Riaz Hassan, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Nangeyalia Kharote, Allah Ghazanfar, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Fareed Ahmad Malik, Ikram Alikhil, Darwish Rasooli, Abdul Malik, Bilal Sami, Naveed Zadran
